Trump Administration regilds Washington's Arts of War statues with 23.75-karat gold

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The Trump Administration has renovated the Arts of War statues located near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. by covering them in 23.75-karat gold. The restoration project has drawn public attention and mixed reactions from visitors to the site. The gilded statues have sparked debate over the cost and aesthetic choices involved in the renovation. Visitors have been sharing their opinions on whether the expensive makeover, reported to be worth around $5 million, was a worthwhile use of funds.

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